Hollywood commissioner put on his fireman's hat

May 3, 2014

Hollywood City Commissioner Richard "Dick" Blattner has served city residents in many ways throughout his political career. And recently, he added a new line to his resume: fireman.

The commissioner was making a visit to a Memorial Healthcare System office, just outside the hospital. When he arrived, he noticed a small crowd had gathered and a fire had developed within a residential yard next to the facility. He sprung into action, retrieving a fire extinguisher from the trunk of his car and quickly extinguishing the blaze. Hats — many hats — off to Commissioner Dick Blattner for his quick thinking.